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Sevilla2Espanyol1

HT 0–0Sat 9 May 2026, 14:15 Predictions graded

Predictions5–456%

Edges2–433%

PossPossession 65%–35%ShotsShots 21–9On targetOn target 6–5CornersCorners 4–6

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 6 May 2026, 22:01 · Europe/Bucharest

A relegation-threatened Sevilla, rocked by a recent managerial sacking and boardroom chaos, host an Espanyol side with dire away form.

The highest-confidence play is a first-half draw (65% estimate, +17pts edge at 2.10), while over 4.5 cards offers strong value (+10.9pts edge). Expect a cautious, low-scoring affair with under 2.5 goals and both teams not scoring also holding small edges.

Context

Almeyda was sacked on 23 March 2026 following a 0-2 home defeat to Valencia, with Sevilla only three points above the relegation zone.
- The coaching change adds uncertainty to Sevilla's tactical setup and player morale in a crucial relegation battle.
On 27 April 2026, The Guardian highlighted Del Nido family infighting and severe financial constraints at Sevilla.
- The club has had 11 managers in nine years, indicating deep institutional instability beyond normal form fluctuations.
C. Ngonge and J. Puado are both listed as 'Missing Fixture' with knee injuries.
- Espanyol have failed to score in three of their last five away matches, and now lose two attacking options.
Espanyol's last 9 away matches: 0 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses.
- They failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away games, averaging just 0.3 first-half goals away all season.

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BetBugs probabilities

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Result3 of 3 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Sevilla's home form is slightly better than Espanyol's poor away form, but the coaching change and institutional turmoil reduce confidence in a home win.
- Sevilla home record: 6W-4D-7L, 22 goals for, 23 against in 17 matches.
- Sevilla last 5 home matches: 2W-1D-2L, including wins vs Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid.
- Espanyol away record: 4W-5D-8L, 19 goals for, 28 against in 17 matches.
- Espanyol last 5 away matches: 0W-2D-3L, failed to score in 3 of those 5.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonSevillaEstimated chance38%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Sevilla's home resilience and Espanyol's away struggles make a home win or draw likely, supported by H2H trends and Espanyol's scoring difficulties on the road.
- Sevilla home record: 10 matches without defeat (W6 D4) out of 17.
- Espanyol away record: 9 matches without win (D5 L4) out of last 9 away.
- H2H last 3 meetings: Sevilla unbeaten in 2 of 3 (1W 1D).
- Espanyol failed to score in 3 of last 5 away matches.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonSevilla or DrawEstimated chance68%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams rarely lead at half-time in their respective home/away splits, with a high frequency of draws at the break, making a first-half stalemate likely.
- Sevilla home half-time results: 7 draws in 17 matches (41%).
- Espanyol away half-time results: 9 draws in 17 matches (53%).
- Sevilla leading at half-time at home: only 3 times in 17.
- Espanyol leading at half-time away: only 2 times in 17.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Sevilla's slightly better second-half performance at home and Espanyol's tendency to concede late could tilt the second half in Sevilla's favor, but the overall form is inconsistent.
- Sevilla home second half record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses.
- Espanyol away second half record: 4 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses.
- Sevilla scored in second half in 11 of 17 home matches.
- Espanyol conceded in second half in 12 of 17 away matches.
BetBugs · Second Half Winnernot gradableSevillaEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A draw at half-time followed by a Sevilla win is a plausible scenario given their second-half home edge, but the low historical frequency keeps confidence low.
- Sevilla home matches: Draw/Sevilla occurred in 3 of 17 (18%).
- Espanyol away matches: Draw/Espanyol occurred in 2 of 17 (12%).
- Sevilla won second half in 7 of 17 home matches.
- Espanyol lost second half in 8 of 17 away matches.
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableDraw/SevillaEstimated chance25%

Goals1 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have low-scoring trends in their respective home/away splits, and the match context suggests a cautious, tight affair given Sevilla's relegation pressure.
- Sevilla home matches: 12 of 17 had under 2.5 goals (71%).
- Espanyol away matches: 10 of 17 had under 2.5 goals (59%).
- Sevilla average goals per home match: 1.29 for, 1.35 against.
- Espanyol average goals per away match: 1.12 for, 1.65 against.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Espanyol's away scoring struggles and Sevilla's occasional home clean sheets point to at least one team failing to score, especially with Espanyol missing key attackers.
- Sevilla home clean sheets: 5 in 17 matches (29%).
- Espanyol away failed to score: 8 in 17 matches (47%).
- Espanyol last 5 away: failed to score in 3 matches.
- H2H last 5: both teams scored in 3 matches, but Espanyol failed to score in 2.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostNoEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have very low first-half scoring rates in their respective home/away splits, making a low-scoring first half highly probable.
- Sevilla first half goals at home: 0.5 per match average.
- Espanyol first half goals away: 0.3 per match average.
- Sevilla home matches: 13 of 17 had under 1.5 first half goals (76%).
- Espanyol away matches: 14 of 17 had under 1.5 first half goals (82%).
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance75%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Second-half scoring trends are mixed, but the urgency of the match could lead to more goals after the break, though confidence is low due to inconsistent data.
- Sevilla home second half goals: 0.79 average.
- Espanyol away second half goals: 0.82 average.
- Sevilla home matches: 9 of 17 had over 1.5 second half goals (53%).
- Espanyol away matches: 8 of 17 had over 1.5 second half goals (47%).
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance45%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have moderate corner counts, and the majority of their home/away matches fall under 9.5 total corners, suggesting a low-corner affair.
- Sevilla average corners per home match: 4.6.
- Espanyol average corners per away match: 5.2.
- Sevilla home matches: 11 of 17 had under 9.5 corners (65%).
- Espanyol away matches: 10 of 17 had under 9.5 corners (59%).
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostUnder 9.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have high card averages, and the majority of their home/away matches exceed 4.5 total cards, indicating a physical, card-heavy game.
- Sevilla average yellow cards at home: 2.3 per match.
- Espanyol average yellow cards away: 3.2 per match.
- Sevilla home matches: 12 of 17 had over 4.5 cards (71%).
- Espanyol away matches: 13 of 17 had over 4.5 cards (76%).
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 4.5Estimated chance65%

Head-to-Head

3W · 1D · 1W

L2-1EspanyolvSevillaNov 24, 2025LL

D1-1SevillavEspanyolJan 25, 2025LL

W0-2EspanyolvSevillaOct 25, 2024LL

W3-2SevillavEspanyolMay 4, 2023LL

W2-3EspanyolvSevillaSep 10, 2022LL

3.4 goals/game avg

League Table

La Liga 2025/2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
17	Sevilla	34	10	7	17	41-55	37	WLLWL
13	Espanyol	34	10	9	15	37-51	39	LDLLD

2pt gap between teams

Recent Form

Sevilla

W1-0Real SociedadMay 4LL

L1-2OsasunaApr 26LL

L0-2LevanteApr 23LL

W2-1Atletico MadridApr 11LL

L0-1OviedoApr 5LL

L0-2ValenciaMar 21LL

L2-5BarcelonaMar 15LL

D1-1Rayo VallecanoMar 8LL

D2-2Real BetisMar 1LL

W1-0GetafeFeb 22LL

D1-1AlavesFeb 14LL

D1-1GironaFeb 8LL

L1-4MallorcaFeb 2LL

W2-1Athletic ClubJan 24LL

D2-2ElcheJan 19LL

Espanyol

L0-2Real MadridMay 3LL

D0-0LevanteApr 27LL

L0-1Rayo VallecanoApr 23LL

L1-4BarcelonaApr 11LL

D0-0Real BetisApr 4LL

L1-2GetafeMar 21LL

L1-2MallorcaMar 15LL

D1-1OviedoMar 9LL

D2-2ElcheMar 1LL

L2-4Atletico MadridFeb 21LL

D2-2Celta VigoFeb 14LL

L1-4VillarrealFeb 9LL

L1-2AlavesJan 30LL

L2-3ValenciaJan 24LL

L0-2GironaJan 16LL

Squad & Injuries

Sevilla

6 out

Attackers8

Midfielders4/10

×#28

×#6

×#28

×#6

Defenders2/10

×#23

Goalkeeper5

#28 M. Bueno — Knee Injury

#23 Marcao — Wrist Injury

#6 N. Gudelj — Injury

#28 M. Bueno — Knee Injury

#23 Marcao — Wrist Injury

#6 N. Gudelj — Injury

Espanyol

6 out

Attackers4/8

×#16

×#7

×#16

×#7

Midfielders2/9

×#2

Defenders7

Goalkeeper4

#16 C. Ngonge — Knee Injury

#7 J. Puado — Knee Injury

#2 R. Sanchez — Injury

#16 C. Ngonge — Knee Injury

#7 J. Puado — Knee Injury

#2 R. Sanchez — Injury

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Draw

Under 2.5

No

Under 9.5

Over 4.5

Sevilla or Draw

Under 1.5

Result3 of 3 landed

Goals1 of 4 landed

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Sevilla

Espanyol

Squad & Injuries

Sevilla

Espanyol